Our Mission
The objective of WestREAP (Westland Rural Education Activities Programme Incorporated Society) is to identify gaps in the provision of education for rural communities for all ages, and develop strategies to fill those gaps, either through REAP programmes or in collaboration with others.
WestREAP has been operating for 41 years providing educational pathways to local communities across the Westland and Grey districts, from Jackson Bay in the south, to Punakaiki in the north and east to Otira. WestREAP promotes community development, integrating education and the provision of information with activities in other sectors including health, social services, community organisations, Poutini Ngāi Tahu hapū and rūnanga and local government. WestREAP has recently supported the establishment of Te Hono o Ngā Waka, a kaupapa Māori social service agency for Te Tai o Poutini. WestREAP can act as an independent initiator and facilitator of community change.
Our Values
Manaakitanga
Nurturing relationships, looking after people and caring about others well-being with integrity
Accessibility
Connecting to those that are hard to reach geographically, socially and economically through learning opportunities
Inclusivity
Creating a space of belonging and aroha for all those in our community
Empowerment
Supporting and enabling people to increase self-confidence by gaining new skills leading to greater autonomy
responsiveness
Adaptable and positive in meeting community needs
He tōtara wāhi rua, he kai nā te ahi!
If we are not united we will not achieve, there is strength in unity!

Our People

Whare Iraia
Chief Executive

Julia Lavers
Education Manager
Team Leader Schools and Youth

Margaret Silcock
Finance Administrator

Lisa Barbour
Team Leader Early Childhood Education
Holly McHugh
Adult & Community Team Leader
Abbey Johansson
Youth Services Team Leader
Helen Reij
Driving Tutor
Kate Buckley
Creative Communities & Art4me Co-ordinator




Lynda Halliday
Administration Support
Kathryn Wells
Customer Service
Sarah Heney
Payroll Administrator
Rachel Kahl
Youth Services Facilitator & Administrator - Grey




Tracey Hutt
Early Learning Facilitator - Grey
Sally Richardson
Early Learning Facilitator - Westland

Jo Bares
SPACE Co-facilitator
Sue Pooley
Koru Club Supported Learner Programme Facilitator



Tracey Hutt
Early Learning Facilitator - Grey
Sally Richardson
Early Learning Facilitator - Westland
Sarah Heney
Payroll Administrator
Jo Bares
SPACE Co-Facilitator



Holly Thorpe
WCDRS Information Consultant - Westland/Greymouth
Nicayla Bryan
WCDRS Information Consultant

Cilla Raruve
WCDRS Information Consultant - Buller

Krista Taylor
Early Learning Facilitator - South Westland


Hayley Smith
Incredible Years facilitator
Kate Lambert
Pipsqueaks Playgroup Facilitator
Dayah Patten
Early Learning Facilitator - Haast
Abi Gully
Playgroup Co-ordinator - Cobden Playgroup




Riria Wall
Nga Tipu Totara
Jackie Davidson
Youth Services Facilitator
Terry Beddek
Ngaa Toki Ako/Alternative Education facilitator
Tracey Wratt





John Kennedy
IY alternative facilitator

Jo McKay
Ngaa Toki Ako
Education Facilitator

Craig Langdon
Cleaner-Gardener-Blaketown

Erica McFarlane
Koru Club support & Volunteer
Trish Roney
Board Chair
